N.J. Stat. tit. 34, ch. 13

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N.J. Stat. § 34:13-1 Appointment of arbitrators

Whenever any grievance or dispute of any nature shall arise between any employer, joint stock association, company or corporation engaged in manufacturing, hereinafter in this chapter termed "employer" , and his, their or its employees, it shall be lawful by the mutual consent of the parties to submit the same in writing to a board of arbitrators for hearing and settlement. The board shall be composed of five persons. A majority of the employees, at a meeting duly held for that purpose, shall have the power to designate two arbitrators; the employer shall have the power to designate two arbitrators; and the four arbitrators so designated shall designate a fifth person as arbitrator, who shall be the chairman of the board.

N.J. Stat. § 34:13-2 Oath of arbitrators

Each arbitrator shall, before he proceeds to the business of the arbitration, take and subscribe an oath, to be taken and subscribed before any officer authorized to administer the same, faithfully and impartially to hear and examine the grievance in dispute or question, and to discharge his duties as such arbitrator according to the best of his skill and understanding.

N.J. Stat. § 34:13-3 Board to select secretary and to give notice of time and place of hearing

When the board is ready for the transaction of business, it shall select one of its number to act as secretary, whose duty it shall be, when ordered by the board, to give at least two days' notice in writing to the parties to the dispute of the time and place of hearing the same, which notice may be served personally on the parties or by fixing the same to the principal outer door or gate of the establishment of the employer. Where for any reason, service cannot be so made the notice may be served as the board shall direct.

N.J. Stat. § 34:13-4 Subpoenas for production of books; attendance of witnesses; penalty

It shall be lawful for the clerk of any court of record within the county wherein such board of arbitrators may be, to issue subpoenas for the production of books and papers and for the attendance of witnesses before the board. If any such witness, when so subpoenaed, shall not appear in accordance with the command of such writ, or, if appearing, shall refuse to be sworn and give evidence, he shall be liable to the same fines and penalties as he would be had such default or refusal been committed in a court of record in this State. Amended by L.1953, c. 33, p. 592, s. 45.

N.J. Stat. § 34:13-5 Proceedings before board

Witnesses shall be examined on oath or affirmation which oath or affirmation the chairman of the board is empowered to administer. A majority of the board may provide for the examination and investigation of books, documents and accounts pertaining to the matters in dispute and belonging to either party. The board may unanimously direct that instead of producing books, papers and accounts before the board, an accountant agreed upon by the entire board may be appointed to examine such books, papers and accounts, and such accountant shall be sworn well and truly to examine such books, documents and accounts as may be presented to him, and to report the result of his examination in writing. Before the examination, the information desired and required by the board shall be plainly stated in writing and presented to the accountant, which statement shall be signed by the board. Attorneys at law or other agents of either party to the dispute shall not be permitted to appear or take part in any of the proceedings of the board, but the same shall be, as far as possible, voluntary.

N.J. Stat. § 34:13-6 Rules

The board may make and enforce rules for its government and the transaction of business before it and fix its sessions and adjournments, and shall hear and examine such proof as may be given relative to the matter in dispute.

N.J. Stat. § 34:13-7 Decision of board; time, requisites and effect

After the matter in dispute has been fully heard, the board, or a majority thereof, shall, within five days, render a decision thereon, which decision shall be reduced to writing, signed by the arbitrators agreeing thereto, and shall set forth such details as will clearly show the points considered by the board and the nature of the decision. The decision shall be a final settlement of the matters referred to the board, and shall be binding and conclusive between the parties. It shall be executed in three parts, one copy of which shall be given to each of the parties to the dispute, and the remaining copy shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the county, there to remain of record.

N.J. Stat. § 34:13-8 Power of board to cease on decision and report; other differences may be submitted

When the board has reached a decision and filed its report, its power shall cease, unless there may be in existence at the same time other similar grievances or disputes between the same classes of persons mentioned in section 34:13-1 of this title, and in such case such persons may submit their differences to the board, which shall have power to act and arbitrate and decide upon them as fully as if the board was originally created for the settlement of such other difference or differences.

N.J. Stat. § 34:13-9 Board to receive no compensation; expenses

The members of the board shall not receive any compensation for their services, but the expenses of the board may be met and paid by voluntary subscriptions, which the board is hereby authorized to receive for that purpose.

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